Hello from Ohio!

[bighoss]

Hello from lower northeast Ohio. I've recently been reading a lot of information on home brewing. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about brewing at home before I attempt it. I want my first batch to taste as good as I can get it. I think I'll be attempting my first batch around tax time. Pay off all the bills, and purchase all the equipment and ingredients I need to start my new hobby. So I'm definitely glad I was able to find this forum. It will help me greatly along the way. Hopefully I won't have too many questions.

 

[Brewpastor]

Welcome. Any particular beer styles you are interested in? This is a great place to pick up some tricks of the trade. Hope you find this site useful.

 

[bighoss]

Well I don't know for sure what beer style I'm interested in. I think at first I'd maybe like to try making an lager. Mostly because I've drank lagers since I've been able to drink, and I kinda know how they should taste. Any suggestions from experienced brewers would be greatly appreciated. Although I think I may just try a liquid malt extract kit at first. From what I've read they are the best thing for a beginning brewer.

 

[TxBrew]

Welcome to HomebrewTalk!

 

[IrregularPulse]

Welcome aboard.
Lagers are more advanced and require more equipment. They are generally not recommended for a first brew. Ales are recommended to begin with. They are more forgiving and easier to control.

 

[bighoss]

Ah ok. I thought that's what I had read, but I figured eh what the heck. I had found a kit that came with a lager. I believe it was Coopers maybe. Anyway thanks, and I'll remember that.

 

[Hugh_Jass]

Welcome from Mansfield, bighoss.

the coopers kit may be labeled lager but actually contains ale yeast. Let us know the yeast included in the kit.

Anyhoo, welcome to the obsession. :cheers:

 

[Shinglejohn]

Welcome from lakewood,hoss!

 

[bighoss]

Thanks for the welcomes from fellow Ohioans, and others. I will definitely let you know what yeast is included if that is the kit I buy.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Welcome! I am from Massillon. You will be glad you found this site. Very helpful people and a ton of information here.

Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

 

[bighoss]

Will do NBG. Hey since your from Massillon I've got a question for you. Is the shop The Grape and Granary any good?

 

[Newbeerguy]

Will do NBG. Hey since your from Massillon I've got a question for you. Is the shop The Grape and Granary any good?

Honestly never been there. I either goto Abruzzos Beer and Wine (It is in Kent) or I order online.

Little off topic but I see your in Newcomerstown, I sometimes camp down there at Lake Lila.

 

[Fritztheelephant]

Hoss - GG is great. Good selection and good people. The classes are worth attending as well. Even though they can't serve samples anymore

 

[bighoss]

That's cool NBG, I live a couple miles from Lake Lila. Fritz thanks for the info. Figured that would be the closest store for me. Wish I'd have the time to attend a class.

 

[Emmett]

Will do NBG. Hey since your from Massillon I've got a question for you. Is the shop The Grape and Granary any good?

Hi new to the forum but not brewing. When I first started brewing I went to the Grape and Granary, I never really found them that helpful. Knowledgeable yes, but they made me feel like I was imposing on them to ask. Now that was in 1997 or 98 so they could have changed staff, I know they moved. And maybe it was just me, who knows.

I go to Abruzzos, great people, good prices. oh and it's 10 min from my house. not a difficult choice for me.

 

[Fritztheelephant]

Hi new to the forum but not brewing. When I first started brewing I went to the Grape and Granary, I never really found them that helpful. Knowledgeable yes, but they made me feel like I was imposing on them to ask. Now that was in 1997 or 98 so they could have changed staff, I know they moved. And maybe it was just me, who knows.

I go to Abruzzos, great people, good prices. oh and it's 10 min from my house. not a difficult choice for me.

Emmett - Welcome to HBT. I would agree that some staff are more helpful than others. John, the owner, has always been very helpful. What I like best? They always seem to have everything I want in stock. I've never been to Abruzzo's, so I cannot compare the two.

HBT is always my 1st stop for information and help, so that is not #1 on my list for judging an LHBS.

Weclome again. You will love this site.

 

[superjunior]

lots of members from these parts.. welcome bighoss

 

[bighoss]

Thanks, and yeah I've noticed that too. Wish I lived closer to most. Would be cool to join a brewing club.

 

[drumming102]

I just started myself. Dayton, Ohio. Currently being invaded by the White Death.

 

[MichaelsBrewing]

A BIG welcome from NE Ohio! I was born and raised in SE Ohio so it is always good to see a friend!

Brew on brother =)

 

[Blackhawkbrew]

Welcome hoss, Garfield Heights member here. I've been to Abruzzo's a bit, it's on my way home from work. But I mostly get my grains and such from Leener's in Northfield. Good Luck, this is definitely the place to be for brewing knowledge!